Forensic neuropsychology a scientific approach
Neuropsychologists are frequently asked to serve as experts for court cases where judgments must be made as to the cause of, and prognosis for, brain diseases and injuries, as well as the impact of brain dysfunction on legal competencies and responsibilities. This fully-updated second edition descri...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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New York :
Oxford University Press
c2012.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798198006719 |
| Summary: | Neuropsychologists are frequently asked to serve as experts for court cases where judgments must be made as to the cause of, and prognosis for, brain diseases and injuries, as well as the impact of brain dysfunction on legal competencies and responsibilities. This fully-updated second edition describes the application of neuropsychology to legal issues in both the civil and criminal courts. The book emphasizes the scientific basis of neuropsychology, as well as using a scientific approach in addressing forensic questions. All of the contributors are recognized experts in their fields, and the |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (547 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780190452445 9781283427999 9786613427991 9780199920891 |
